During the first week of the UEFA Youth League, Galaatasaray travelled to Frankfurt to face the Eintracht. The game resulted in a 4-0 defeat for Galaatasaray, with goals scored by Noah David Gabriel Fenyö, Alexander Staff, Benjamin Dzanovic and Christian Prenaj. The meeting was particularly difficult for Galaatasaray, who had to play with only 10 people after the expulsion of Abdulsamet şimşek. This result leaves Galaatasaray without points in the tournament, while the Eintracht Frankfurt started with a victory. Next week Galaatasaray will face Liverpool at the Youth League, while the Eintracht Frankfurt will face the Atletico Madrid.

As part of the UEFA Champions League, Galaatasaray faced an unexpected crisis before his trip to Frankfurt. The Turkish club was faced with a staff restriction imposed by the Eintracht Frankfurt, which allowed only 10 people from the technical team, contrary to the request of 20 delegates. This decision, based on UEFA protocols, elicited a strong reaction from Galaatasaray. As a result of this limitation, the analysis team, physiotherapists, the second physician and the communications unit were excluded from the field, affecting communication and on-line intervention.

This situation, which occurs in a high-level competition like the UEFA Youth League, could jeopardize Galaatasaray’s technical preparation. The absence of field health and analysis teams has a negative impact on online communication and intervention processes. It is not yet clear whether Galaatasaray will appeal to UEFA regarding this personnel restriction. This crisis highlights the difficulties encountered by teams in international competitions, stressing the importance of compliance with protocols and the need for effective communication between clubs and governing bodies.